By Faith Ingulsrud
Three years ago, I gave up my beloved rural home and moved to the big…
Welcome to People, Places, and Transportation, a blog about how to shape a cleaner, greener, more accessible, and more sustainable transportation future in Vermont. This is the next incarnation of the blog formerly housed at Sustainable Transportation Vermont. Stay awhile!
The Dark Side of Electric Vehicles
By Ned Farquhar
Two teenagers wearing fast food uniforms stood in the aisle of a light rail car…
Waiting for the Train: Seeking Transportation Alternatives
By Jack Hanson
It was a beautiful summer evening as my girlfriend and I set out on the…
Bring Back the Corner Store: Exploring Density in Burlington
By Julie Campoli
Photo above shows Corey’s Market in Burlington during the 1950s. Source: McAllister Photographs, University of…
An Extraordinary Act: Remembering “Our Rutland”
By Julie Campoli
When was the last time you thought about walking? Not as a form of transportation,…
Man with a Plan: A Quicker, Cheaper Way to Build Commuter Rail
By Julie Campoli
On a brisk afternoon last month, I joined 50 people gathered in an industrial park…
Cycling Infrastructure: A Social Justice Issue
By Laura Jacoby and Sammy Hedlund
“I don’t even want a car anymore” says Charlie. “Riding is a good way to…
Mixed Messages: How our Roads Signal Us
By Julie Campoli
Last month, Vermont Public Radio ran a story about speed limits. It cited three small…